Best (better) lens & port for CFWA
I currently have a Canon SL2 and Ikelite housing, dual strobes. I have been using mostly a Canon 10-18 in a 6" dome. I get some decent images, but it gets really soft as you get out of the center. My...
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Super stupid question - Vacuum in camera case and buoyancy
Hi, As you can probably tell, I don't have a phd in physics I use a seafrogs case with my sony A6500 and an 8inch dry dome port. There's a lot of air inside and I don't use a vacuum pump. Which means...
View ArticleBackpacking / travelling with underwater camera gear
Hi everyone, Apologies if this has been discussed but I haven't found an answer to my question in the forum despite looking. I am new to underwater photgraphy and just got most of my first uw camera...
View ArticleNewbie with photo editing question
Hello everyone. I am new on here and had some questions on underwater photography. We recently returned from a trip to Belize and were using a GoPro for the first time to photograph and video. However...
View ArticleHow long can you go without rinsing your camera?
In my country there are unfortunately many dive boats that do not have a rinse tank (or easy access to unsalted water) and offer double dives packages. So you're stuck on a boat all morning or all...
View ArticleStupid question - Fantasea Bayonet with.... W-30?
I've got this Ikelite W-30 WA sitting here with not much to do, and one of the reasons is that I don't like having to switch around a lot between lenses when diving. I'm getting reading to move to the...
View ArticleFujifilm XP160 to Olympus TG-6?
I currently have a Costco Fujifilm XP-160 water camera which has been great for surf photography but now I take it diving and I'm finding it lacking. I can get descent pictures of fish but I really...
View ArticleMagnification of INON wet lenses
I've added a INON UCL-165 lens to my Canon housing and enjoy the increased magnification, but am mystified by what actual magnification I'm getting, what would happen if I doubled up another UCL-165,...
View ArticleIs an orange or bright camera housing a bad idea?
I promise I did a good amount of searching before posting this and I know it may sound silly. I have been doing above water photography for years and my scuba skills are finally getting to the point...
View ArticleIs the SMC-1 so much better than
Competing brands like INON, Weefine, and subsee, Aquatica? Im OK with paying when it's worth it. I have a canon 5dmk ii and Canon 100mm L lens. I need a diopter because I'm routinely reaching or going...
View ArticleSCUBA Specific Composition Tips
I got a dive camera for Christmas and I am planning on trying out underwater photography. I am already into regular photography so I am already familiar with concepts such as the rule of thirds....
View ArticleBlue Heron Bridge Photo Workshop
Has anyone taken the Blue Heron Bridge Photo Workshop? Just wondering if people liked the class and learned a lot from it.
View ArticleAdvice for some book to study
I just bought "UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS" by Alex Mustard and I was wondering if someone could recommend any other underwater photography or/and videography book to study.
View ArticleDiveVolk Color Filters Tips
I am going to the Bahamas this weekend and looking to dive and document using my DiiveVolk Seatouch 4. I am looking for some tips as to what color filter I should use or if I should use it at all. If...
View ArticleCreative Motion Blur technique (slow shutter speed)
Hi there, I thought this might of interest to some: I am giving an online talk next month (22/23rd November) on how to use motion blur to fabricate textured background (all in-camera), a technique...
View ArticleBest way to attach a gopro to a rig
Hey guys, Just looking for ideas of ways to mount my gopro to my rig (Seafrog A6500 + 2x Z330 and 2 arms/side). I know there are cold shoe mounts but I've had bad experiences with them in the past (to...
View ArticleHas anyone tested the AOI UCL-90 Pro lens? How does it compare to the...
Hello all, I'm hesitating between these two closeup diopters, to replace the current +12.5 / +6 stack that I am using. The CMC-1 is roughly a +15 diopter, whereas the recently released AOI UCL-90 Pro...
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Methods to determine the appropriate dome port for a wide angle lens in an...
Extremely technical write up. Make sure you have headache tablets at hand Methods to determine the appropriate dome port for a wide angle lens in an underwater housing Warning this is an extremely...
View ArticleCamera/Equipment insurance ?
Looking for advice and/or experience underwater camera/equipment riders to Homeowners policies ? My H20 policy is up for renewal and I am checking into options if available. Which insurance companies...
View ArticleI need recommendation on a good Octo holder.
My Octo always falls out of the holder when I jump in, I tried 2 kinds of holders. What can you recommend, to use? So many out there to choose from, many are junk and its confusing to choose. I don't...
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